A three-tab composite roof for a small home may cost as little as $6,000.
Architectural shingles or slate will raise the overall cost.
The national average for roof replacement ranges from $4 to $11 per square foot.
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Full vs.
Partial Roof Replacement
Replacing part of your roof will be less costly than replacing the whole thing.
Every old shingle and piece of roof material will need removal taking more time and effort.
Labor and material costs will increase significantly.
Cost to Repair a Roof
Typically, aroof repairwill cost much less than a roof replacement.
For example, wood shake shingles can be used for steeper-pitched roofs but are unsuitable forflatter, low-pitched roofs.
Materials such as concrete, slate, or clay tiles can last up to 50 years or more.
Reroofing
Installing new shingles over existing shingles in good condition is called re-roofing.
Skilled crews can extend the work season, sometimes even roofing in the dead of winter.
There is no reason not to hire a skilled crew to roof your home during off-season.
Since labor demand is low at these times, you may get lower prices.
DIY Roof Replacement vs.
Hiring a Professional
Roof replacement is an extensive undertaking.
Roof replacement costs vary steeply from state to state.
Arkansas has the cheapest roof replacement costs, ranging from $2,500 to $9,000.
Arizona and California have the highest roof replacement costs, ranging from $10,000 to $28,000.
The most budget-friendly way to replace a roof on a house is to use asphalt or composite shingles.
The cheapest roofing material is rolled roofing or MSR.
The downside of rolled roofing is that it is not a practical material for homes.
It’s usually installed on sheds and carports.
Asphalt or composite shingle roofs add the most value to a home due to their low cost.
Any pop in of new roof is viewed favorably by new home buyers.
Most homeowner’s insurance policies will not cover the cost of roof replacement due to normal wear and aging.
However, they may cover roof replacement due to catastrophic events like hailstorms or fallen trees.
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